These s’mores are a riff on the classic: graham cracker–flavored cake covered in a layer of creamy chocolate ganache and then topped with vegan marshmallows, lightly broiled to brown them. There are several companies that make vegan marshmallows, and you should be able to find them at your local health food store or online.
11/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup evaporated cane sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
1/4 cup mild vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 recipe Chocolate Ganache (page 40)
1 cup vegan marshmallows (see note)
Makes 6 cakes
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 6 half-pint canning jars. Wide-mouth jars work best for these. Set the jars on a rimmed baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, maple syrup or agave, molasses, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two batches, whisking until just combined.
Fill each prepared jar 1/2 full of batter and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a cake comes out clean. If there are moist crumbs, that is fine. Let the cakes cool on a cooling rack. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the Chocolate Ganache.
Spread ganache over tops of the cooled cakes (it’s fine if they are still warm). At this point, you can reserve the cakes for serving later or proceed. These cakes are best served warm and gooey, but you can always reheat them from room temp by either toasting them in the oven at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes or microwaving for 45 seconds to 1 minute. If you microwave them, remember to remove the lid and ring!
Right before serving, preheat the oven’s broiler to high. Divide the marshmallows and sprinkle them on top of each jar. Place the jars under the broiler, with at least 1 inch of space, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the marshmallows are lightly browned.
NOTE: The two leading vegan marshmallow companies make fairly large marshmallows. If you would like smaller pieces to top your jars, cut the marshmallows with a sharp knife, then dust the exposed edges with powdered sugar to keep them from sticking.